The Philadelphia Phillies aren't ready to say goodbye to their star slugger quite yet as Kyle Schwarber's four-year, $79-million contract expires at the end of the season.

Since Schwarber signed with the Phillies in 2022, he has hit 162 with the club — the third-most home runs in baseball behind only Aaron Judge (192) and Shohei Ohtani (164). His 12 home runs in the postseason since 2022 are tied with teammate Bryce Harper for the most in baseball.

Philadelphia Phillies owner John Middleton confirmed that the team is interested in signing designated hitter Kyle Schwarber to a new contract.

After winning the World Series in 2008, and getting back to there the next season, former Phillies GM Ruben Amaro traded for Roy Halladay, Roy Oswalt, Hunter Pence, signed Cliff Lee as a free agent to go along with a star-studded lineup.

The lefty stepped to the plate when a 6-6 tie after nine innings sent the midsummer classic to the first "swing-off" in the game's history. Schwarber efficiently used his three swings to launch three homers and beat the American League 4-3 in the "Home Runs For The Win" contest that decided the game.

Misiorowski, a rookie who has made five starts this season, was initially confused on why the Phillies singled him out. But the pitcher says Schwarber made him "feel welcome" at the All-Star Game.

The hero of the All-Star Game's home run tiebreaker, Schwarber is currently hitting .247 with 30 home runs for the Phillies this season. The Reds would definitely love to have him, but Philly would also probably hate to lose him. It'll be something to watch when the offseason rolls around.

The Philadelphia Phillies have some key decisions to make this offseason, but perhaps none bigger than the choice they face with Kyle Schwarber.

Schwarber, 32, is eligible for free agency after the season. Although there’s mutual interest, talks didn’t progress in spring training, and the sides agreed to table things until after the season.